US provides $ 2 m assistance to Sri Lanka’s disaster response effort

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In response to the severe impact of Cyclone Ditwah, the US has provided $ 2 million in emergency life-saving assistance for people in need in Sri Lanka, the US State Department said.

In a statement, it said that the US will also leverage the Department of War’s strategic airlift capabilities to support US Government disaster response efforts.

“Representatives from the Department of State are working closely with the Sri Lankan Government and relief organisations to ensure that assistance is distributed efficiently and reaches the communities most affected by the disaster,” the statement said.

“We are committed to ongoing coordination with the Government of Sri Lanka as it undertakes the critical work of recovery and reconstruction after Tropical Cyclone Ditwah. The US expresses its sincere condolences for the tragic loss of life and destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah.”